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hen's the last time you ventured into the scope
room? If you're like most OR leaders, it's probably
been a while. After all, you don't know how to oper-
ate a flushing pump, an automated endoscope
reprocessor (AER) or a leak tester. What words of
wisdom can you offer reprocessing techs who have years of experi-
ence? Plenty, it turns out. Yes, you're no expert, but there's much you
can do to help your reprocessors perform their most vital role safely
• OBSERVE AND MONITOR Scope reprocessors are the least trained and least paid people in most facilities, yet they have a
most vital role. Learn how to observe and monitor scope reprocessing procedures at your center.
Because there's a lot you don't know about endoscope reprocessing.
Laura Schneider, RN, CGRN, CASC, CFER | Addison, Texas
Don't Be a Stranger
To the Scope Room
